Selective direct thermal and thermal transfer printing
US8848010B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 7, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41M2205/42
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Thermal printers and methods of operating thereof are provided. In one embodiment, a thermal printer comprising a thermal print head, thermal media including a direct thermal thermally sensitive coating on at least a first side thereof, and a thermal transfer ribbon installed between the thermal print head and the first side of the thermal media is provided, wherein the thermal print head is adapted to apply heat at a first temperature to image the direct thermal thermally sensitive coating without transferring a thermal transfer coating associated with the thermal transfer ribbon and a second temperature to image the direct thermal thermally sensitive coating and transfer the thermal transfer coating associated with the thermal transfer ribbon.
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